Gaming for Africa Magazine - Issue 149 (Apr/May 2020)

TCSJOHNHUXLEY Produces Face Shields for Fight Against

Sun International Grows Ahead of Market, Reduces Debt

Coronavirus Pandemic Coronavirus and the GiG - Making iGaming Companies More Profitable & Sustainable

DR Gaming Technology™: 10 Years on African Soil The Sun King Cashes in his Chips

Gaming Industry - Market Intelligence

Lottery goes Digital during COVID-19 Lockdown Carousel & Naledi Casinos Close Permanently

EDITOR Roy Bannister Editor-at-Large Bill Healey ACCOUNTS & Administration Fax: 086 648 1634 Email: afrogame@mweb.co.za PUBLISHER & Advertising Headstart Productions P.O.Box 607 Langebaan 7357 Fax: 086 648 1634 Cell: 082-468-8622 e-mail: afrogame@mweb.co.za LAYOUT AND DESIGN Nicole Cook Email:nicole@graphicd.co.za PRINTED BY Headstart Productions GAMING FOR AFRICA is a bi-monthly magazine focused on casino operators and the manufacturing sector of the African gaming industry. We publish informed comment, and cover developments in legislation, new products, marketing and sales, promotions and general casino resort tourism trends in Africa Information published in GAMING FOR AFRICA or views or opinions expressed by writers are their own and not necessarily endorsed by the owner, publisher or editor of GAMING FOR AFRICA. While reasonable care is taken to report on events and occurrences in an accurate manner, we cannot accept any responsibility for inconveniences arising from misinformation. We welcome unsolicited articles and photographs but cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage.

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From the Editor: A Heartfelt Note to the African Gambling Industry This is probably the most difficult Editor’s Note I have ever had to write for Gaming for Africa magazine - a reflection on what has transpired in a very short space of time, not only for the African gambling industry, but for the continent as a whole. A cataclysmic turn of events that has brought one of Africa’s most vibrant industries to a virtual standstill.

The covid-pandemic has virtually overnight ceased the engines that drive the gambling industry, an industry that in South Africa not only employs around 65 000 people in the casino industry alone, countless more in the other gaming sectors like horseracing, sportsbetting, bingo and LPM industries and through it’s allied industries like suppliers and manufacturers of gambling equipment, like slots and tables, parts, surveillance equipment, security jobs, technical and other suppliers, regulators and marketers and so many more cogs of a machine that is an integral part of our Hospitality & Tourism Industry, but employs and creates financial stimulus to say many more.

My heart goes out to those in the gambling industry, the captains of industry at the helm of large gambling operations as well as small ones; the burden of being tasked with re-starting these engines without disrupting the lives of so many, must be an onerous one indeed. My heart goes out to every single employee of the industry - from the humble cleaner to the GM of a casino, every single person that is vital to making this industry what it is… a phenomenally exciting one to work in.

But there is hope, a new hope that while things may be difficult in the short term for us to bring an industry that relies heavily on discretionary spend (of which there may be a short supply in months to come), the industry will rise up and overcome this crisis.

As we look forward to implementing those measures that will ensure the safety of all in the industry and their wellbeing, we also need to urge regulators to re-look the industry in a manner imbued with wisdom and tolerance that will allow us to unburden it in the short-term with a view to getting our industry back on its feet.

Yes - New ways of doing business will have to be found. Possibly in the short-term we need to revisit the discussions around online gambling for South Africa, in a measured approach that will not cost physical jobs for brick-and-mortar operations, but allow revenue generation in the immediate future to ensure the survival of the industry. Many other ideas and plans for allowing a re-opening of casinos and gambling establishments, as well as their supply base needs to be explored.

While this new landscape of gambling may look different to the one we have known, one thing is sure, the industry will rise again… stay strong and healthy for the climb ahead!.

Roy Bannister

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Carousel & Naledi Casinos Close Permanently Tsogo Sun’s Hotels Shine Bright during SA’s Dark Days TCSJOHNHUXLEY Produces Face Shields for Fight Against Coronavirus Pandemic umAfrika Expands Communication to Digital Messaging Platforms Helix XT lights up the floor at Emperors Palace National Gambling Board Urges Public to Avoid Illegal Gambling during Lockdown IGT Launches Wheel of Gold at GrandWest and Carnival City Casinos Lottery goes Digital during COVID-19 Lockdown TCSJOHNHUXLEY Africa to Produce High Quality Face Masks GiG - Making iGaming Companies More Profitable & Sustainable More than 40 000 Horseracing Jobs on the Line says Phumelela Coronavirus and the Gaming Industry - Market Intelligence DR Gaming Technology™: 10 Years on African Soil Sun International Grows Ahead of Market, Reduces Debt COVID-19: Rewriting the Future of Business through Virtual Operation Interblock’s Universal Cabinet – Leading Future Thinking for Social Distancing in ETG ICE North America Digital Attracts Significant Interest Newgioco Group Secures Five Distribution Agreements in Africa Sportradar offers AI-driven Sportsbetting Top 5 Technical Tips for Re-Opening your Casino Slots Floor Sibaya Community Trust Invests R4,5-million in Fight against COVID-19 The Sun King Cashes in his Chips R100 000 Pledged to PinkDrive to Test those who Need it Most Seychelles Hotel As Quarantine Centre, Casino Donates Funds Gaming for Africa Magazine - Mapping the African Gambling Industry Hollywoodbets Grants R500 000’s Bursaries to SA Jockey Academy 10 African Countries Now Offer CT Gaming’s EZ Modulo Peermont appoints Billy Gray as Group Gaming Executive Charlene Ludick appointed Regional GM at Peermont Global Botswana Emerald Casino Welcomes new VIP Manager Gaming Manufacturers & Suppliers Who’s Who List of African Gaming Regulators Licensed Manufacturers & Suppliers

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Sun International Closes Carousel & Naledi Casinos The Covid-19 pandemic, coupled with escalating costs and declining revenue have claimed the iconic Carousel Casino and Naledi Casino, both of which have permanently been closed, and will not reopen after the national lockdown.

SUN INTERNATIONAL confirmed that both the Naledi Casino, situated in Thaba Nchu in the Free State and the Carousel Casino in the North West, have run at a loss for several years.

In a statement, the hospitality company addressed inevitable looming job losses, saying they have ‘started the process of engaging gaming boards, relevant unions and employees’.

Sun International CEO Anthony Leeming said: ‘Given the unprecedented crisis that South Africa is facing, we accept that the authorities have no option but to implement a country-wide lockdown to protect lives. However, the inevitable financial burden it placed on us has impacted our ability to continue subsidising under-performing properties”.

Leeming also said Naledi, a slots-only casino had

run at a loss for years, while the Carousel had also incurred losses ‘for some time’.

“We previously made every effort to turn both businesses around, but these efforts have not achieved the desired results,” he said.

Sun International to cut staff salaries, ‘temporarily’ lay off some workers post lockdown In related news Sun International has also proposed reducing working hours and salaries for its staff after the nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus ends, in order to avoid mass retrenchments.

The company has informed its employees and representatives of the SA Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union (Saccawu) that on May 1, when trading is expected to recommence, it will have

a shift system with reduced working hours in place. In a statement the group said that once the lockdown ends, some employees will be told to resume work, while those who are not called back will be “laid off temporarily” as the group ramps up to full operation.

Venues like Sun City will at first only open a limited number of hotels and increase openings depending on customer activity.

As employees return lockdown shift systems with a minimum of four hours per day will be put in place. Permanent full-time employees who work 150 hours per month can expect a 20% salary reduction, while employees earning over R1 million will also see a 30% reduction in salaries. Non-shift employees required to report to work will see a 20-29% salary drop, while those who are not called in for work will have to apply for the UIF. “While we understand that these changes will have a substantial impact on the people of Sun International, we need to ensure the long term sustainability of the company so that we can protect as many jobs as possible.

“If these changes are not made, we run the risk that our funders will no longer provide the capital we need to continue to operate,” said the group in a statement.

Saccawu, in respo statement, said the union is declaring a dispute over the company’s unilateral decision to reduce remuneration and working hours, and to lay off staff.

Tsogo Sun’s Hotels Shine Bright during SA’s dark days Southern Sun’s Elangeni and Maharani hotels have come out blazing with a powerful message of hope and solidarity to inspire South Africans, by simply leaving a few lights on.

Recently, the hotel group changed the facade of the hotel, by constructing a heart and the words, hope and love by switching off some lights and leaving others on in the hotel rooms.

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Tsogo Sun’s iconic Elangeni and Maharani hotels caused a stir with its message in lights as a symbol to unite the country during the pandemic

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TCSJOHNHUXLEY Produces Face Shields for Fight Against Coronavirus Pandemic Gaming equipment supplier TCSJOHNHUXLEY announced it has begun producing disposable face shields for NHS healthcare workers.

IN A bid to meet the increasing demand for personal protection equipment (PPE) amid the coronavirus pandemic, TCSJOHNHUXLEY’s Development Division based in York, England has been able to switch from the production of gaming equipment and re-align its 3-D printer to produce much needed plastic face shields for the NHS. It is anticipated the company will produce hundreds of shields in the next few weeks, which will fill the gap until larger manufacturers have injection moulded versions ready and will be able to provide many thousands to help meet demand.

Tristan Sjöberg, TCSJOHNHUXLEY Executive Chairman stated, “I am proud of our Product Development team that highlighted we could pivot our manufacturing capability to produce much needed PPE. We are very pleased to be able to contribute ever so slightly to keep the NHS heroes, who risk their lives on the line every day, a little bit safer.”

The availability of this and other vital equipment is a global problem, so in a call to other gaming companies it is hoped they too are able to switch production or repurpose resources to provide much needed support.

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umAfrika Expands Communication to Digital Messaging Platforms In line with the organisation’s vision for 2020 and the future, umAfrika Gaming Technologies (umAfrika) recently emerged on various increasingly popular social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. The platforms will form part of their expanded communication strategy that seeks to encourage interaction with stakeholders and the public.

FROM THE beginning of March 2020, umAfrika joined millions of online users worldwide, who have already come to rely on the convenience and innovation brought about by social media where strategic communication is concerned.

According to Jurie Venter, New Business and Product Director, the decision to expand to social media was driven by the need to reach out to potential and existing customers based across the African continent.

“Although we had various other communication channels in place, we realised

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that they had limitations in that the essence of what our business is about could not be efficiently conveyed to the public, both inside and outside the borders of South Africa.”

Managing Director, Mike Alexander said they are pleased to be moving into the future in a space that is continually evolving.

“We are very excited to have fully become part of the digital era. We believe each and every platform will allow us to improve our interaction with stakeholders not only to generate more business but also to better serve

them on a higher level.”

He added that in the process of expanding digitally, umAfrika also launched a year-long internship programme for graduates in the field of communication.

“We would like to encourage all stakeholders of umAfrika Gaming Technologies to like and follow our new pages online,” said Alexander.

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Helix XT lights up the floor at Emperors Palace Emperors Palace in conjunction with umAfrika Gaming Technologies (umAfrika) celebrated the unveiling of the Helix XT cabinets which were recently installed in Kempton Park. The casino will be the first in Gauteng to boast the innovation of Aristocrat’s growing and successful Helix product line.

Anthony Oliver, Key Account Manager at umAfrika, said: “The Helix XT builds on the invention of the original Helix and offers an enhanced new topper and a virtual button deck designed specifically for the XT.” According to Oliver, the latest Helix XT cabinet also presents advanced graphics displayed on a curved 42inch screen offering an improved player experience.

“Emperors Palace is very excited to have this platform on offer and to provide our patrons with the latest technology. We are looking forward to hearing what our players think of these new machines that will surely offer them a unique gaming experience,” said Charles Louw, Slots Manager at Emperors Palace.

“We are grateful to Emperors Palace for the opportunity to install more machines showcasing the ergonomic design of our products and quality of the games that keep players engaged,” Oliver concluded.

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National Gambling Board Urges Public to Avoid Illegal Gambling during Lockdown Following the declaration of a national state of disaster and subsequent lockdown, the National Gambling Board (NGB) has cautioned the public to avoid the temptation to access unlicensed gambling operators.

AMONG THE interventions announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in his address to the nation as part of government’s effort to contain the spread of the Coronavirus, was the prohibition of gatherings of more than 100 people.

The NGB said it is confident that licensed gambling establishments will take the necessary steps to implement the proactive measures called for by the President.

“The NGB cautions the public to avoid the temptation to access unlicensed gambling operators, which may still be operational despite the preventive measures in place, whether physically or on online

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platforms,” said the board.

The board said unlicensed gambling operators have been, and continue to be unlawful.

“Consequently, members of the public accessing their services will have no certainty of protection in terms of hygiene / health, and no legal recourse in terms of ‘punter protection’ as provincial licensing authorities and the NGB will not be able to intervene in solving winnings-related disputes.”

The NGB, which is an agency of the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) urged the public to abide by the President’s announcement,

as these measures have been put in place for their benefit. It encouraged the public to refrain from gambling where the usual gambling destinations are unavailable.

“The NGB encourages the public to instead exercise patience and wait until the situation improves.

The NGB encourages the public to be vigilant against unlawful gambling activities, and to contact the NGB for any further information.”

The National Gambling Board has also potsponed its 2nd National Conference originally slated for 25 & 26 June 2020.

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IGT Launches Wheel of Gold at GrandWest and Carnival City Casinos IGT Africa recently launched its legendary eye catching Wheel of Gold at Grand West Casino and Carnival City, targeted at fans who enjoy bonus wheel spin features and big- win progressive opportunities.

“We are confident that the new cabinets will be a great addition to the casino floor and in turn have a positive impact on performance,” said IGT’s Etienne van Rooyen.

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Lottery goes Digital during COVID-19 Lockdown In response to the COVID-19 lockdown, the South African National Lottery is urging South Africans to use its digital its platforms to play their favourite lottery games.

LOTTERY OPERATOR Ithuba says players can make use of its website, and online platforms of banking channel partners Absa, FNB, Standard Bank and Nedbank.“We have a dedicated e-commerce team working remotely and fully-equipped to assist players with digital gaming,” it says.

Ithuba is also encouraging all players to use its mobile app, which is downloadable on all smartphones. In light of president Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of the 21day national lockdown and its subsequent extension, Ithuba says it has also implemented effective measures in compliance with government’s interventions to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

In a statement, it says: “As a technologydriven company operating in a highly regulated industry, Ithuba has always ensured our systems

are solid, secure and crisis-management-ready.

This means that during this critical time, we are able to implement business continuity plans in an orderly and effective manner.

“Whilst the lockdown means we are compelled to shut down our offices, we have prepared our staff to work remotely in order to ensure minimum business interruptions. The health and safety of our staff, our players and South Africans at large is paramount to us.”

Ithuba says during the lockdown period, its head office and all regional offices will be closed. The company says this means no winners will be able to claim their winnings at any of its offices.

“Players should not be anxious about this. All winning tickets have a life-span of 365 days before they expire. It is, therefore, imperative that players keep their tickets safe

until they can claim.

“Winnings below the prize value of R2 000 can be claimed at National Lottery participating retailers, whilst retailers such as Checkers can pay up to R10 000 and approved prize payout centres up to just under R50 000.”

Additionally, Ithuba says Lotto and Powerball draws will continue to be televised as per norm – Lotto on Wednesdays and Saturdays on SABC 2 at 20:57; and Powerball on Tuesdays and Fridays on eTV at 21:00.

“Draw results will also be available on digital platforms such as the National Lottery webite, National Lottery Mobile App and our social media pages. The integrity of our draw is of outmost importance; therefore, all draws will continue to be independently audited.”

The Trade & Industry Minister has issued an order halting all retail sales of Lottery Tickets without explicitly mentioning online sales, sowing confusion around the sales of National Lottery tickets. Ithuba has reported a spike in online players since lockdown, with almost 900 000 registered online.

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TCSJOHNHUXLEY Africa to Produce High Quality Face Masks While the increase in demand for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) continues to rise, premier casino equipment supplier TCSJOHNHUXLEY AFRICA has transformed its gaming layout production facility to manufacture and supply high-quality face masks.

CHRISTIAAN ELS, Managing Director of TCSJOHNHUXLEY Africa, comments, “Although casinos remain closed during the lockdown period, restricting us from carrying out most of our services, we have repurposed our KRE8 layout printer and heat press to manufacture much needed face masks. We currently have ten designs available in children and adult sizes, of which plain black masks are proving to be the favourite so far. As part of this initiative, we will also be donating an initial 250 masks to those in need.”

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More than 40 000 Horseracing Jobs on the Line says Phumelela Phumelela Gaming and Leisure, the country’s largest horse-racing operator has warned that the lockdown was a threat to its business, with more than 40000 jobs on the line.

THE GROUP said it planned to resume its operations next month, as it had not been able to stage races since the beginning of the lockdown last month.

Phumelela said its revenue had remained stagnant as a result.

It said independent studies calculated that some 40000 jobs were dependent on the horse-racing industry and could be affected if the lockdown continued beyond April.

“If racing is not given authority to resume in early May, together with the opening of betting shops, it is likely that a rationalisation of the entire horse-racing industry and associated value chain in South Africa will occur with consequent significant loss of jobs and reduced tax collections,” Phumelela said.

Phumelela said the industry could still survive the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic if

the lockdown was lifted at the end of April and racing was permitted to resume.

“Racing fixtures have been rescheduled accordingly. The national horse-racing authority is co-ordinating representations on behalf of all the key players in horse racing to the national coronavirus command council,” the group said.

Phumelela said it was faced by circumstances beyond its control that would have a material adverse effect on revenue.

“Measures have been implemented to reduce costs where possible. However, many costs remain fixed. Phumelela’s share of betting levies, worth R75million a year, that were withdrawn in April 2019 have not yet been reinstated and urgent negotiations continue with representatives of the Gauteng government to do so,” the group said.

Last year, Public Protector Busisiwe

Mkhwebane ordered the Gauteng Gambling Board to stop the 3percent levy paid to Phumelela. Its sports betting division had also been affected by sporting fixtures such as soccer being cancelled.

“Online betting is open, but revenue is insufficient to compensate for this large void and betting opportunities have in any event been sharply curtailed,” the group said.

There may be some light at the end of the tunnel, as some European countries like Frande and Germany may resume racing behind closed doors if their representations to authorities about it being safe are successful - this will mean local SA punters can begin betting on those races.

Phumelela is also hoping to start racing again in May if its missive to government is heard.

Coronavirus and the Gaming Industry Market Intelligence The Innovation Group (TIG) has been following the novel coronavirus closely since it entered the global stage prominently in mid-January. The travel and leisure industries are always affected in the earliest stages of global socio-economic crises; travel is among the first areas constrained by individuals, businesses, and governments.

THE NEED and desire to gauge the potential impacts of the virus on these sectors is ubiquitous, yet the information available to study its effects remains very limited. This is complicated further by the near daily evolution of information and the situation. To this end, the Innovation Groups’ latest report provides historical context around the impacts

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of other major events on the gaming and hospitality space, and consideration of how the coronavirus could manifest in today’s gaming environment. While we don’t want to understate the potential impacts of this outbreak, we are nonetheless encouraged by several bits of favorable data uncovered in our review. Though mitigating the impact of reduced visitation may

be difficult, we also share our thoughts on questions operators should be asking today in order to best prepare.

The Innovation Group will continue to monitor developments over the weeks and months ahead, in consultation with operators and analysts. Read the full report, courtesy of the Innovation Group, here.

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DR Gaming Technology™: 10 Years on African Soil

In March 2020, DR Gaming Technology™ (DRGT™) proudly celebrates a decade of operation in Africa. From humble beginnings in a small office in Corporate Park North, Midrand and a staff compliment of 3, the Company has grown to a staff compliment of almost 10 times that, and now operates out of a far larger premises comprising offices, an R&D development hub, a showroom and a warehouse in the heart of Sandton.

‘SIP WAS our very first product when we started the business in March 2010 said Charl Geyser, DRGT™ Africa’s MD, ‘... at that stage we had a few existing customers across the continent including Millionaire’s Gaming Africa operating casinos in Ghana and Kenya and several others in Malawi and Zambia. In fact our very first installation was at the Prince Hotel in Ghana in April 2010, and I’m very proud to say that Joseph Pestana and his team at Millionaires are still one of our biggest clients today, with our most recent installation for Millionaires being undertaking towards the end of last year at their newest casino in Nairobi.’

Geyser’s gaming pedigree dates back to the mid-90s; then in 2007, after 13 years’ service, he resigned from Aristocrat and dabbled in running his own pubs (with Limited Payout Machines) for a couple of years, ultimately venturing back into gaming equipment distribution in 2010 when he took on the distribution of the then SiP systems product; which at the time was owned by

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WMS and purchased by DRGT™ in 2012.

Fortuitously, he also managed to secure an EGM distribution contract at almost he same time and was in desperate need of a jackpot service provider to meet a local Sun International tender opportunity. ‘In DRGT™ not only did I have a great jackpot solution, but in my view the most powerful, cost effective and user-friendly casino management system I had ever come across’, added Geyser.

Roll forward a decade, and ‘DUMA’ and it’s follow-up wide-area progressive jackpot ‘SunStriker®’ continue to operate across all of Sun International’s twelve Southern African casinos on approximately 200 EGMs each, totalling to date over 6,000 jackpot hits and a payout total in excess of R750 million.

‘We could not have not have asked for a better partner than Charl when establishing our African footprint’ said DRGT™ CEO, Jurgen De Munck, adding that ‘....without him, and his team, we would never have made the inroads that we have’. At present the Company operates it’s systems and jackpot technology

on over 6,500 devices across 70 locations and in 7 countries across Africa.

The growth the Company has seen in Africa since March 2010 has been founded equally off of it’s quality and robust management systems and jackpot solutions, as well as it’s commitment to servicing and supporting it’s customers to the highest standards possible. ‘We operate in the entertainment sector, where experiences drive loyalty, and our product offering allows casino operators to do that; we in turn need to provide that self-same experience as a vendor to those operators, and although we’re not perfect, I’m very proud of the manner in which the entire staff compliment at DRGT™ Africa embrace that responsibility.’ noted Geyser.

With relatively new business partners in JSE-listed investment holding company Grand Parade Investments (October 2018), DR Gaming Technology™ looks well positioned to leverage an even-broader continental network, with a keen eye on expanding it’s footprint through DRGT™ Africa, even further.

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Sun International Grows Ahead of Market, Reduces Debt • Total income for the year increases 4% • Adjusted Headline earnings up 109% to R763million • Group EBITDAR increases by 1%, and by 5% in SA • Profit before tax up 44% to R1,583-million • Debt and debt financing cost drops • Increased interest in growth assets Sibaya and Sun Slots Sun International released its full year results today, reporting income growth of 4% and an increase in EBITDAR of 1%. Adjusted headline earnings increased 109% to R763 million. Diluted adjusted headline earnings per share was up 91% to 605 cents per share.

Sun International CE Anthony Leeming remarked: “Our goal for the year was to drive sustainable growth and profitability, unlock value in the business and reduce debt. We are pleased with the progress we have made against these goals that have assisted us in achieving extremely pleasing results against the backdrop of an increasingly challenging environment.”

“We were particularly pleased with our Latam operations which showed resilience in the face of unexpected and widespread social unrest in Chile during the last quarter. Sun Dreams also demonstrated pleasing de-gearing and balance sheet strength.”

“Importantly, we’ve made considerable progress in reducing our debt, which was down from R9.2-billion to R8.8-billion, which includes R593 million paid for our increased interest in Sibaya. We refinanced our debt in South Africa during the year and this was successfully completed with a 50% oversubscription, with existing lenders renewing their commitment to the Group.”

Total income in South Africa increased by 2% to R11.5 billion with EBITDAR increasing by 5% to R3.3 billion, reflecting an improvement in the EBITDAR margin to 29% from 28.0% in 2018. This improvement was driven by the continued improvement of our flagship Time Square property, above-market growth at Sibaya, SunSlots and SunBet, and margin improvement. This was partially offset by weaker performances at GrandWest and Sun City, with the latter in the early stages of a full operational turnaround plan.

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paid to minorities will in future reduce, which will assist us in further deleveraging going forward.

The popularity of online sports betting continued to benefit SunBet, which achieved a 82% increase in income and an EBITDAR of R44 million, up from R8 million in the prior year.

Sun Slots has delivered consistent double digit EBITDA growth over the last three years and has now reached critical scale. It delivered income growth of 13% and an increase in EBITDAR of 14%.

Leeming said, “We are excited by the growth we have achieved with both Sun Slots and SunBet and are confident we will see further growth from these two important assets” Latam comparable operations grew income 1% while adjusted EBITDAR decreased by 11%, following widespread civil protest in Chile which impacted all operations. Monticello increased income by 4%, but the losses due to civil unrest, and increased marketing and promotional costs, affected adjusted EBITDAR. Despite poor economic conditions in Argentina, The Park Hyatt Hotel, Casino & Spa in Mendoza reported R465-million in income and R77-million in adjusted EBITDAR, with the hotel operation benefiting from dollar-based income.

Leeming commented: “We are delighted at

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“We are expecting Time Square to gain further market share, and grow both income and adjusted EBITDAR, while our alternative gaming business provides good upside earning opportunities for the Group.

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“While it is still too early to forecast what impact the Coronavirus might have, we are taking all necessary precautions to ensure a safe and healthy environment for our guests and staff and preparing operations for any possible disruption to trading.”

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COVID-19: Rewriting the Future of Business through virtual operation The spread of the coronavirus has undoubtedly created a state of disaster across the world. Besides the serious implications for healthcare facilities and people’s health, the spread of the coronavirus has had an adverse impact on business and consequently economic growth in South Africa. However, even with many business leaders in despair, struggling to find solutions to their problems there’s a hidden silver lining amid a global pandemic. The coronavirus is rewriting the future of business operation.

ACCORDING TO Professor Michael Beer from the Harvard Business School the outbreak of the coronavirus has demanded honest conversations between members of senior management and employees. He further notes that instead of thinking of the pandemic as a challenge, it should be viewed as a strategic initiative that requires new implementations while encouraging people in

Jurie Venter, senior Director at umAfrika Gaming Technologies believes in future businesses will need to maximise the use of technology.

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different departments of the business to work together in finding creative solutions.

As a customer-orientated company with a footprint in various regions of the African continent, umAfrika Gaming Technologies like many other companies has not been spared from the ripple effects of the outbreak. Senior director, Jurie Venter, posits that the outbreak of the coronavirus will also be a timely awakening for many business operators.

“We are so set in our ways of doing business and we don’t question why we do things the way we do. We don’t seek more efficient ways of driving the business forward.

Times like this demand reflection on our usual business practices and force us to maximise the use of technology efficiently to propel continuity,” says Venter.

“Traffic congestion is draining most of our energy before we have even started the day.

Being able to work remotely means we can immediately focus all our energy on driving the business, have less distractions during the day and spend more quality time with our families. Working remotely allowed me to work longer hours and to be more focused on the task at hand,” he adds.

While working from home was impossible for some due to nature of their duties, those who could expressed pleasure after working from home for almost two weeks amid the nationwide lockdown.

Lindi Goba, communication intern at umAfrika says: “Working from home has helped me to build even stronger relationships with my colleagues. So often we take the privilege of seeing our co-workers in the office for granted but this lockdown has further intensified our unity even from a distance.”

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With all that being said, not much can be confirmed about the future. But it is evident that the outbreak of the coronavirus has also been an international readiness test for the fourth industrial revolution. The big question that remains is: After this experience, will waking up and heading to an office environment ever feel the same again?

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Interblock’s Universal Cabinet – Leading Future Thinking for Social Distancing in ETG Social distancing has increased our awareness of those in the physical space around us. This provides a unique challenge for casino operators. Leaders in electronic table games, Interblock is ahead of the game with their Universal Cabinet. The Universal Cabinet provides a personalised electronic table experience for the individual in one play station, not seen before in the gaming industry.

INTERBLOCK’S UNIVERSAL Cabinet combines their unrivalled sophistication with a very personal tables experience through a gaming play station with its own mechanical or video random number generator. All the player favourites are available on this cabinet such as Single & Double Zero Roulette, Blackjack, Interblock’s unique Multihand Blackjack, Baccarat as well as Double Decker Baccarat, Craps and Sic Bo games.

“The ETG industry has never seen a series of traditional games such as Roulette, Blackjack, Baccarat and Craps with built in mechanical generators to be played by a single player. The concept is universal due to its modular design.

Every video or mechanical game is compatible with a universal base in one an upright, carousel or standalone variant. The new product is a showcase of Interblock’s unique capabilities, a combination of design, innovation and state of the art engineering that only the Interblock development team can bring,” said Andrew Stewart, Operations Director at Atomic Gaming, official distributors of Interblock in Africa.

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game speed previously unachievable. This combined with a higher average bet found on ETGs vs what you would see within the slot segment, creates an ability to drive a new level of profit for the casinos,” added Nives Vosnjak, Key Account Manager for Interblock EMEA. The Universal Cabinet is available in 3 different configurations – Upright – fits on a traditional casino machine base Slant Top – traditional Interblock cabinet shape that is configurable in almost unlimited carousel layouts Universal Curved Cabinet – free standing cabinet that is modular to standalone or group configurations

This innovative product has also been listed as one of Casino Journal’s Top 20 Most Innovative Gaming Technology Products for 2019. “Interblock is honoured to receive this recognition for one of our most exciting new products,” said Interblock’s CEO, John Connelly. “In our quest to reach a new type of player, The Universal Cabinet raises the bar. These awards only serve to reinforce our commitment to innovation when it pertains to Electronic Table Games.”

“We are bringing Interblock’s unique undisputed quality and innovation on a personal level,” added Stewart. “This is to compliment the ever popular G5 Diamond Range from Interblock which in turn offers a single generator, or multiple game generators across multiple machines.

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ICE North America Digital Attracts Significant Interest Clarion Gaming’s ICE North America Digital is shaping up to be the must-attend online event of the spring after attracting over a thousand sign-ups since its launch just under a month ago.

THE WEEK-LONG, free-to-attend gathering of operators, suppliers and regulators will feature over 40 speakers during five days of high-quality content focused on the landbased, online and tribal betting and gaming markets in the U.S, as well as the growing hospitality tech sector.

With just over two weeks until it begins on Monday May 11th, it has already welcomed 1100 registrations from 558 companies based in 85 countries around the world.

The opening day will concentrate on iGaming and iLottery, touching on subjects as diverse as blockchain and social gaming, with Tuesday’s sessions moving on to sports betting and performance marketing.

Wednesday’s focus will be bricks and mortar and hospitality, whilst Thursday’s

will be delivered by Clarion Gaming’s Training specialists, offering short, sharp practical takeaways covering Responsible Gaming, Sportsbook and Casino Property Management.

With the final day set to feature a virtual get together recreating the great networking events Clarion is famous for throughout the industry, ICE North America Digital Event Director Rory Credland is confident there will be something for everyone.

He said: “We wanted to reach out to our partners and show attendees and assure them that it was business as usual, and I’m pleased to say that people have responded in large numbers.

“The North American market is so fastmoving that regulations and solutions are changing all the time. Now more than ever there is a need for a collective approach

where we can all share our experience and know-how on how we move forward and we’re delighted to be able to facilitate this for free.”

With others being added to the roster every day, speakers currently include operators like Bobby Soper, President and CEO of Sun Gaming & Hospitality, Daniel Kustelski, Co-Founder and CEO of Chalkline Sports, and Colleen Birch, SVP of Revenue Optimization at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas.

It will also host luminaries from Maryland Lottery and Gaming, Kentucky Lottery, PointsBet and Edwards Technologies, among others. More information on the topics to be debated by the panels and details on how to sign-up can be found here https://www.icenorthamerica.com/icenorth-america-digital

Newgioco Group Secures Five Distribution Agreements in Africa Newgioco Group has announced that the Color Lotto game from its subsidiary Virtual Generation has secured five distribution contracts in the growing African igaming market.

AS A part of the slew of deals, Virtual Generation will provide virtual sports products through agreements in Kenya and other subSaharan African markets. Company chairman and CEO, Michele Ciavarella said: “The recent suspension of live sports events around the world

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Sibaya Community Trust invests R4,5-million in fight against COVID-19 At a small, ceremonial handover on Friday, 24 April attended by Premier Sihle Zikalala and the MEC for health Nomagugu Simelane-Zulu, the Sibaya Community Trust donated 300 000 masks valued at R4,5-million to the KwaZulu-Natal Government.

CHAIRMAN OF the Sibaya Community Trust, Vivian Reddy said the donation will help to address the need for masks, particularly in impoverished areas.

“Research has shown that wearing masks could help to curb the transmission of Coronavirus.

When we heard there was a shortage, we felt that we needed to step in,” he said.

Reddy confirmed that the Trust has provided the masks to the Provincial Government which would distribute them amongst residents of informal communities and frontline workers, including nurses, doctors, clinic and community workers.

He also had messages for members of the public as well as

frontline workers.

“I must say a big thank you to essential and frontline workers. You have been doing a sterling job and I hope the gear we are providing will bring you some peace of mind.

“Secondly, I would like to remind members of the public that each of us only has one life and we should look after it. Please practice social distancing and only leave home for essential purposes,” he said.

This initiative follows shortly on the Vivian Reddy Foundation’s donation of R700 000 worth of disposal nappies and R2,5m worth of sanitary pads to the Provincial Government, at the commencement of the Covid-19 lockdown.

Pictured from left to right; Deshun Naidoo, trustee, MEC for Health, Nomagugu Simelane-Zulu, Premier of KZN Sihle Zikalala, Mr Vivian Reddy, Chairman of the Trust and Myan Moodley, General Manager of Sibaya Casino.

The Sun King Cashes in his Chips Sol Kerzner, founder of the Southern Sun hotel group, Sun International and Kerzner International, has died of cancer at the age of 84.

KERZNER WAS a titan of the hotel and casino industry who redefined the scale and scope of integrated destination resorts worldwide. The son of Russian immigrants, Kerzner was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1935. The youngest of four and the only son, he was a working class boy from a rough neighbourhood but he would grow up to become one of the most influential entrepreneurs in South Africa. Having founded the country’s two largest hotel groups - Southern Sun and Sun International - Kerzner would go on to achieve international prominence with groundbreaking resorts that helped transform the tourism industries not only of his home

country but of Mauritius, the Maldives, the Bahamas, Dubai and other important international destinations.

Kerzner set up the first casino across the border from South Africa in the former Bophutatswana, when gambling was still

illegal in neighbouring South Africa. Sun City became famous world-wide as a result of his pioneering vision of bringing Vegas-style resort casinos to Africa, and South Africans flocked in droves across the border to sample this never-beforeseen style of gambling and entertainment.

Known to those who worked with him in the early days as a tireless, yet irascible perfectionist, he laid the groudwork for what would eventually become South Africa’s burgeoning casino industry.

Sol’s glamorous lifestyle in the early days as celebritries, musicians and beauty queens flocked to Sun City made him famous and firmly entrenched his celebrity status, earning him the tabloid-moniker the ‘Sun King’

R100 000 pledged to PinkDrive to take testing to those who need it most Gambling giant Hollywoodbets has donated R100 000 to aid with getting free Coronavirus testing to those who need it most! They have made a donation to the well-known PinkDrive organisation who are currently conducting tests in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal as well as in various smaller suburbs around the Tygerberg hospital.

THE COMPANY chose to get involved in this way as they believe it is important to join the fight at the root of the problem and assist with getting the necessary tests done for those South Africans who do not have access to medical aid and are therefore unable to know their health status. The hope is that this free testing will help diagnose people earlier, thereby significantly curbing the spread of the virus.

Hollywoodbets’ Transformation Consultant Babongile Mkhize is thrilled that the company is able to play such an important role in assisting those who are truly in need. “At Hollywoodbets we firmly believe in supporting our communities through our annual My Community Programme where hundreds of beneficiaries around South Africa are supported each year. Basically each Hollywoodbets branch supports one April / May 2020

charitable organisation and one development sports team so we can create change where we work. Right now with the situation in our country being what it is, it is important for all of us to unite and do our part to ensure that our people are protected from the spread of COVID-19. We believe in the importance of offering free testing to those who are unable to afford it, because it will play an incredibly important role in stopping the virus from spreading in the long run. When PinkDrive approached us with this opportunity we gladly got involved because we have worked with them many times in the past, so we have faith that they will help change the lives of people in these communities who need it most! Thank you to all of their staff on the ground who will be going out and working hard to keep people safe,” said Mkhize.

“We have mobilised all our resources and

appealed to Corporates, Foreign Embassies and Philanthropic Organisations to partner us by funding the initiative to support the NDoH at this critical time. We would like to thank those organisations that have heeded the call. These include Austrian Embassy SA, Citadel Wealth Management, Hollywoodbets, Investec, MiWay, Numatic, OUTsurance, Standard Bank, Super Group and Vedanta Zinc International.

We are incredibly humbled by the commitment of these organisations by partnering with the PinkDrive in the COVID-19 testing rollout call

by Health Minister Zweli Mkhize. Like all health professionals on the frontline of this pandemic we salute the PinkDrive medical staff and management who have selflessly taken up the challenge to provide these screening services to the South African communities.” Shares Noelene Kotschan, CEO and Founder of PinkDrive.

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Businesses in Seychelles Help Covid-19 Fight Hotel As Quarantine Centre, Casino Donates Funds Businesses and private individuals are joining Seychelles’ government in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic affecting countries worldwide.

WHILE SOME businesses are donating cash and providing water supplies, one establishment - Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay resort in the north of the main island - is providing its entire hotel for quarantine purposes.

The Public Health Commissioner, Jude Gedeon, told Seychelles News Agency that the facility is very useful as it can accommodate a large number of people.

“It has 108 rooms mostly all attached with bathroom facilities. This will allow us on a daily basis to administer people that might have gotten into contact with those infected with the virus. The location is ideal as it allows us to react quickly and transport patients easier than the isolation centre,” he said.

Gedeon added that the hotel will also help the ministry of health in terms of quick

coordination and staffing.

“It will allow us to better monitor the people in view that they could all be located in one place. Currently, we have two places that we are using as quarantine, now the objective is to move them all to the resort,” Gedeon told SNA. A quarantine centre is a place designated to restrict the movement of people that might have been exposed to any communicable diseases.

Under the Seychelles Public Health Act, provision is made for the health authority to request any facilities or buildings for public health purposes in times of crisis.

Another local business - Gran Kaz Casino - has donated over SCR600,000 ($43,000) to the health authority to purchase testing kits

and a ventilator. The casino’ s marketing and communication manager, Shama Amesbury, said they are assisting in any way they can to curb the spread of the virus.

“We are all living in this country. Grand Kaz has always been a socially responsible company and we realized that everybody has a role to play in this society. People that are sick cannot go to work, thus, they will not be able to assist themselves and their children,” she said.

Amesbury added that “our country survives on tourism and due to the fact that we are being affected by the virus, it is affecting our economy and livelihood entirely. The health of the population is also at risk. So it is along that line that we are assisting the ministry of health to stop the spread of this virus.”

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Hollywoodbets Grants R500 000’s Bursaries to SA Jockey Academy April started off in a wonderful way for a group of seven students from the South African Jockey Academy (SAJA) when Hollywoodbets visited their premises in Hillcrest.

The leading bookmaker handed over bursaries to the value of R565 205 to the seven apprentices. These funds will cover their training and accommodation fees, enabling them to continue pursuing their dream of becoming top jockeys in the future.

Graham Bailey, Headmaster of SAJA, expressed his pleasure at the company’s commitment to growing the sport of horse racing.

“HOLLYWOODBETS has come on board this year, assisting us by awarding a number of bursaries to seven apprentices who are unable to meet the required training fee. If we don’t receive these fees it impacts our ability to provide the type of service we need to provide to the apprentices. Having this support just enables us to continue doing what we know we need to do in order to develop professional jockeys into the future,” said Bailey.Apprentices receive quality academic and vocational training from an operation like SAJA. From the age of 15 they work hard to achieve the goal of having 60 winners. In order to pursue this the apprentices live on site where they receive three nutritional meals a day as well as support from a multi-disciplinary team including a dietician, sports psychologist, sports scientist, biokineticist and medical sister.

Transport to the races is also provided.

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work being done by SAJA. “We were so excited to be in a position to help when the South African Jockey Academy approached us for support. We had just recently started collaborating with our various brand

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ambassadors as well as Nomzamo Mbatha’s Lighthouse Foundation where we awarded tertiary bursaries to many South Africans who needed that helping hand. It is truly an honour to now be able to offer assistance to the future stars of the horse racing industry, an industry that is such a key part of our business,” she said.

Anthony Delpech, well-known former jockey and horse racing Brand Ambassador for Hollywoodbets, is happy to see the company come on board in support of the sport at this early stage. “This is the learning curve, this is where you start to learn about your trade and if you don’t learn how to find your style as a jockey and how to grow from an apprentice to a jockey you will struggle.

This is where you learn to become a great jockey and I don’t think it’s possible to do it without the academy. I think it’s fantastic that Hollywoodbets is part of this process by helping youngsters who can’t afford to get this opportunity otherwise and that they are giving back to racing in this way.”

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10 African Countries Now Offer CT Gaming’s EZ Modulo Namibia is the latest country to offer the EZ Modulo cabinet to players, topping the number of African countries that have the globally popular cabinet on their gaming floors at a record of 10 in total. Namibia joins the likes of – Burundi, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.

THIS, AFTER one of Namibia’s most popular gaming houses recently added CT Gaming’s EZ Modulo 27/27 cabinet with Speed King multigame to their player offering, provided by official distributors, Atomic Gaming.

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EZ Modulo has been shortlisted for several international gaming awards at both the London and Las Vegas gaming shows ICE Totally Gaming and the G2E respectively. The full HD resolution screens and vivid colours are eye catching and the extra-large player’s deck as well as optional 15” iDeck with convenient game selector provides a comfortable play area. As the name suggests, the EZ Modulo’s

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“We are proud of yet another ground breaking installation on the African continent said Andrew Stewart, Operations Director at Atomic Gaming. At Atomic Gaming our African presence as the independent slots seller with the widest footprint over the African continent keeps expanding and we want to thank all our clients for their ongoing support as we welcome Namibia as part of the EZ Modulo family.

For more information on CT Gaming’s EZ Modulo, contact Atomic Gaming on +27 11 514 5100 or visit www.atomicgaming.co.za

Peermont appoints Billy Gray as Group Gaming Executive PEERMONT HOTELS, Casinos and Resorts has announced the appointment of Billy Gray as the Group Gaming Executive, a role that will see him focus on Peermont’s entire gaming division, ensuring that visitors are entertained and that the group’s offerings continue to meet and exceed guests’ expectations. The former Group Slots and Business Intelligence Executive says he’s honoured to have been selected for this position, especially after having been with the Peermont group for 22 years. “To this day, I love the fact that Peermont is made up of a tight-knit team of talented and skilled individuals who work well together. You’re not just a number, you are part of the Peermont family, says Billy.

Looking back on his career, which began in 1991, Billy is grateful for the opportunities that have been awarded to him by the industry, including the places he’s travelled to and the

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different parts of the world he has seen.

Although most would like to leave a legacy behind, Billy realises that he’s fairly new to the position, and for that reason he has chosen to grow into the role, learn from the people around him and use that knowledge to offer visitors the best experience imaginable. “I know that through teamwork, we will not only continue to offer our visitors a thrilling range of exciting entertainment, we will also continue to provide a platform for one another to grow within our respective positions. This will also strengthen the family dynamic that currently exists within the organisation,” he quips. Billy intends on adding value to the group as he focuses on extending Peermont’s entertainment footprint with an amazing gaming team.

When asked about the industry and what he enjoys most about it, Billy said – “I really enjoy

the fact that tomorrow is not going to be the same as today, and that today is not the same as yesterday, and the people you interact with every day are always different.”

Billy, who holds a Bachelor of Accounting Sciences from the University of South Africa, joined Peermont in 1998. Prior to that he worked in the gaming industry, where he also initiated the financial internal audit department and assisted in establishing a computerised gaming system in the Bahamas (Atlantis for the Kerzner Group). He then joined the Mpumalanga Gambling Board, where he was responsible for the establishment of the Investigations and Compliance Department and the design of the RFP process, licensee applications, selection process and the investigations into the applicants.

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APPOINTMENT

Charlene Ludick appointed Regional GM at Peermont Global Botswana Peermont Hotels, Casinos and Resorts has announced the appointment of Charlene Ludick to the position of Regional General Manager of Peermont Global Botswana. In her new role, Ludick will be responsible for providing leadership management and strategic guidance in all facets of the business. She will focus on Peermont’s Botswanan based properties and casinos, including The Grand Palm Hotel, Casino and Convention Resort, a gem of the African continent.

DESCRIBED AS an ambitious go-getter, Ludick, who has been in the gaming industry just shy of 30 years, started working for Peermont in 2018 when she was appointed as General Manager at Thaba Moshate Hotel, Casino and Convention Resort. She jumped at the opportunity to grow further in her career and immediately applied for the Regional Manager position when it became available. “My mother always wanted me to become a lawyer or a doctor, but that was never on the cards for me. I fell in love with the gaming industry; it’s where my true passion lies and where I’m able to reach my full potential,” says Ludick. “I’m extremely excited about this new venture and feel confident to tackle new challenges and to capitalise on any new opportunities that might present itself. I’m certain that working with an exceptional team will result in improvement and progress, as we work towards developing our properties within the region into the best gaming and hospitality destinations in Botswana.”

With an extensive educational background and practical experience in the gaming industry – ranging from Cash Desk, Group Marketing Manager - Operations, various gaming positions as well as managerial and leadership roles, Ludick was regarded the most suited and best-qualified candidate for this position. Working across well-known casino groups, both nationally and internationally, has grown Ludick’s capabilities from strengthto-strength, enabling her to add value to the group and steer the business in the right direction.

Ludick has her sights set on empowering her team to improve overall efficiencies and ensure that outcomes are diligently met.

She says she’s inspired by Peermont’s focused customer service and people-first approach, an ideal that is deeply rooted in Peermont’s mission.

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Emerald Welcomes Nigerian Government Fury as new Manager IllegalVIP Operators Siphon Off a Trillion Emerald Resort Naira & CasinoAnnually is pleased to announce thatStamp Beveley Naidoo has been Vows to out Illegals appointed the position ofhas VIPstarted Manager.

The NigeriantoFederal Government moves aimed at putting an end to the activities of illegal lottery NAIDOO HASwhich for the leave last 11losses years amounting to more than one operators, occupied the position of VIP Executive tril ion Naira annually. To this end, the federal government Hostess at various casinos around through the National Lottery Regulatory Commission the country and now assumes the (NLRC) is to police unauthorized online games. responsibility of VIP Manager at Emerald Resort & Casino in the Vaal. She will be NATIONAL Commission focusing on LOTTERY the futureRegulatory development and is also considering on one hand to enlist the help of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to monitor the payment growth of the VIP business including the settlement services to unauthorized lottery day to day operations of the VIP team. operations; and the Nigerian Communications on another to ban illegal lottery and gambling “We lookCommission forward to(NCC) working activities on GSM networks.

It will be recalled that Mr Bello Maigari, acting execuclosely with Beveley as she acquires tive secretary, National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF) has last week raised alarm over new business, looks after and spoils the activities of illegal lottery operators. our current VIPs and manages exclusive Maigari, thatGangabishun, there were many lottery operators in the country without events,” says said Tanuja a licence, adding that this has resulted to leakages in terms of what they were Marketing Executive at Emerald Resort supposed to remit to the trust fund.

“Nigerian government is losing more than & Casino.“I would like to thank Emerald one trillion Naira every year because of illegal operators.

There are a lot of illegal for providing me with this opportunity,” operators in the industry and these are part of the reasons why there are leaksays Naidoo. “I realise that I have joined ages.

Some are conducting this business without being regulated and there are a slick and well-meshed team and look chances that such proceeds will be channelled towards crime, fraud and money forward to adding my experience to it.” laundering,” he said.

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3 POINT GAMING MANUFACTURERS AND SUPPLIERS WHO’S WHO Andy Hudson (Managing Director):

+27 11 468 1315 TEL +27 11 468 1315 +27 11 468 1315 +27 73 396 5365 +27 11 468 1315 +27 11 468 1315 +27 73 396 5365 +27 11 468 (011) 5141315 5000

aph@3pointgaming.co.za FAX/EMAIL shd@3pointgaming.co.za aph@3pointgaming.co.za kdl@3pointgaming.co.za shd@3pointgaming.co.za and@3pointgaming.co.za kdl@3pointgaming.co.za and@3pointgaming.co.za cliff@aces.co.za

(011) 514 5050 (011) 514 5000 (011) 514 5050 (011) 997 4208

support@aces.co.za cliff@aces.co.za support@aces.co.za mike.alexander@umafrika.co.za

(011) 997 4200 (011) 997 4208 (011) 997 4235 (011) 997 4200

ARUZE GAMING Compliance ManagerAFRICA – Pramodh Munbodh General Manager: Riaan Swart ARUZE GAMING AFRICA General Swart Sales Manager: Manager: Riaan Jan Snyman Sales Manager: Jan Snyman Africa Business Development Consultant: Peter Lobban Africa BusinessManager: Development Consultant: Peter Lobban Compliance Ann-Marie van Heerden Compliance Manager: Ann-Marie Heerden Product Compliance Manager: van Grantham Daniels Product Compliance Manager: Grantham Daniels Technical Manager: Theunis Malan Technical Manager: Theunis Malan

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Operations Director - Andrew Stewart Operations Director - Andrew Stewart Technical Manager - Bheki Manzini Technical Manager - Bheki Manzini

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Samantha Dennison (General Manager): 3 POINT GAMING Andy Hudson Director):

Kobus de la(Managing Porte (Technical Sales Manager) Samantha Dennison (General Manager): Alicia Nydoo (Financial Manager) Kobus de la Porte (Technical Sales Manager) ACE SUPPLIERS Alicia Nydoo (Financial Manager) Managing Director: Cliff Lamberton ACE SUPPLIERS 24/7 Support: Managing Director: Cliff Lamberton UMAFRIKA TECHNOLOGIES 24/7 Support: Managing Director – Mike Alexander UMAFRIKA TECHNOLOGIES Sales Manager Managing Director––Paul MikeNicole Alexander Operations – Ovy Litlhakanyane Sales ManagerDirector – Paul Nicole Compliance Director – Pramodh Munbodh Operations manager – Ovy Litlhakanyane

ATOMIC GAMING ATOMIC GAMING Managing Director - Cliff Lamberton Managing Director - Cliff Lamberton

CASINO SPECIALISED SERVICES CASINO SPECIALISED SERVICES MD - Shaun Govender MD - Shaun Govender CUSTOM GAMING SOLUTIONS CUSTOM GAMING SOLUTIONS MD Steve Diversi MD Steve Diversi Operation Manager: JPJP Morton Operation Manager: Morton Deputy operation: Vincent Tokwe Deputy operation: Vincent Tokwe Technical; Ajay Ramdin Technical; Ajay Ramdin Technical; Nolo Msini Technical; Nolo Msini CREATIVE EDGE CREATIVE EDGE MD - Warren Cooper MD - Warren Cooper GAMER

DRGT™ (PTY) LTD MD (Sales) -AFRICA Dennis Williams Managing Director: Charl Geyser Sales - Marc Molle General Manager: Allwin Language GAMESMART Operations Manager: Arnold Moffat MD - Ian Mossop Sales and Marketing DennisPrag Meyer Finance Manager, Rushiel IGT-AFRICA Compliance Manager, Koketso Maleka Sales & Marketing Dir Mario Vilela Marketing Manager, Duncan Pollock Sales Manager (Bingo & LPM Africa ) - De Waal Fourie Technical Support Sales Manager - Etienne van Rooyen GAMER Sales Executive (Other Africa) - Stella Tkachova MD (Sales) - Dennis Williams Operations - Eugene Mogami Sales - Marc Molle Systems - Riaan Butler GAMESMART MP GAMING MD -Rall Ian Mossop Eduard - Managing Director SalesPrader and Marketing - Dennis Meyer Markus - Director

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(012) Ian.Mossop@GameSmart.co.za 072 8556632273 1709 Eduard.Rall@mpgaming.co.za (012) Dennis.Meyer@GameSmart.co.za 076 9916632273 8013 Markus.Prader@mpgaming.co.za IGT-AFRICA Clint Young - Director 076 991 8013 Clint.Young@mpgaming.co.za Namedi - Director 072 139317-1091 6883 Namedi.Mphahlele@mpgaming.co.za Sales Mphahlele & Marketing Dir - Mario Vilela (011) (011) 317-1017 Yolindi Duplessis Sales and Admin Manager Yolindi.Duplessis@mpgaming.co.za Sales Manager-(Bingo & LPM Africa ) - De Waal Fourie (011) 317-1041 (011) 317-1017 NOVOMATIC AFRICA Sales Manager - Etienne van Rooyen 011 317 1022 011 317 1017 MD – Gordon Cameron 011 847 9700 sales@novomaticafrica.co.za Sales Executive (Other Africa) - Stella Tkachova 011 317 1043 011 317 1017 Sales – Deon Valkenborgh 011 847 9700 sales@novomaticafrica.co.za Operations - Eugene Mogami (011) 317 1062 (011) 317 1017 Technical – Einstein Luther 011 847 9700 einstein@novomaticafrica.co.za Systems - Riaan Butler (011) 317 1122 riaan.butler@igt.com SG GAMING AFRICA MP GAMING Senior Director – Wavell Alexander (011) 571 7500 wavell.alexander@scientificgames.com Eduard Rall - Managing Director 072 855 1709 Eduard.Rall@mpgaming.co.za Director of Systems & Operations – Jacques Mc Lean (011) 571 7500 jacques.mclean@scientificgames.com Markus Prader - Director 076 9917500 8013 ishmael.masoka@scientifi Markus.Prader@mpgaming.co.za Director Compliance – Ishmael Masoka (011) 571 cgames.com ClintManager Young - Director 076 9917500 8013 pieter.boers@scientifi Clint.Young@mpgaming.co.za Senior Operations – Pieter Boers (011) 571 cgames.com Namedi Mphahlele Director 072 139 6883 juan.mcewan@scientifi Namedi.Mphahlele@mpgaming.co.za Sales Manager – Juan-Mc Ewan (011) 571 7500 cgames.com Yolindi Duplessis - Sales and Admin Manager Yolindi.Duplessis@mpgaming.co.za Field Services Manager – Wendall Kaba (011) 571 7500 wendall.kaba@scientifi cgames.com SIGNATURE GAMING NOVOMATIC AFRICA Managing DirectorQuentin Sargent (011) 745 0777 Quentin@signaturegaming.co.za MD – Gordon Cameron 011 847 9700 gordon@novomaticafrica.co.za Strategic Felicia Roman (011) 745 0777 Felicia@signaturegaming.co.za Sales –DirectorDeon Valkenborgh 011 847 9700 sales@novomaticafrica.co.za Operations Mike Stein (011) 745 0777 Mike@signaturegaming.co.za TechnicalDirector– Einstein Luther 011 847 9700 einstein@novomaticafrica.co.za Commercial manager - Stephany Geremia (011) 745 0777 Stephany@signaturegaming.co.za SG GAMING AFRICA Compliance Manager- Tamzyn Steenkamp (011) 745 0777 Tamzyn@siganturegaming.co.za Senior Director – Wavell Alexander (011) 571 7500 wavell.alexander@scientificgames.com Marketing & PA- Hayley Nel (011) 745 0777 Hayley@signaturegaming.co.za Director of Systems & Operations – Jacques Mc Lean (011) 571 7500 jacques.mclean@scientificgames.com Technical Manager- Andries Dhlamini (011) 745 0777 Andries@signaturegaming.co.za Director Compliance – Ishmael (011) 571 7500 ishmael.masoka@scientificgames.com Service ManagerKhanya Luthuli Masoka (011) 745 0777 Khanya@signaturegaming.co.za Senior Manager Operations – Pieter Boers (011) 571 7500 pieter.boers@scientificgames.com info@signaturegaming.co.za Sales Manager OMEGA GAMING– Juan Mc Ewan (011) 571 7500 juan.mcewan@scientificgames.com Field Services DirectorQuentinManager Sargent – Wendall Kaba (011) 571 7500 wendall.kaba@scientificgames.com Quentin@omegagroup.co.za Managing DirectorStephany Geremia (011) 745 0777 Stephany@omegagroup.co.za SIGNATURE GAMING Co-directorsObert Matshili andSargent Felicia Roman (011) 745 0777 Obert@omegagroup.co.za Managing Director - Quentin quentin@signaturegaming.co.za Felicia@omegagroup.co.za Operations Director - Mike Stein mike@signaturegaming.co.za Sales and Product ManagerStuart Geremia Browne (011) 745 0777 Stuart@omegagroup.co.za Commercial Director - Stephany stephany@signaturegaming.co.za Commercial Marlien Henn (011) 745 0777 Marlien@omegagroup.co.za Sales and ManagerCompliance Administrator - Lili Kozul lili@signaturegaming.co.za SIMPLICIT-E GAMING SOLUTIONS Technical Manager - Andries Dhlamini andries@signaturegaming.co.za Managing Director - Charl Geyser +27 87 701 0740 charl@smpl.co.za Service Manager Khanya Luthuli khanya@signaturegaming.co.za Operations – Arnold Moffatt +27 87 701 0740 arnold@smpl.co.za OMEGA GAMING Compliance – TBA Managing Director - Quentin Finance - Jansie van der MerweSargent

Operations Director - Mike Stein Marketing - Kirsten Hulley-Miller Commercial Director - Stephany Geremia Sales - Nick Ferguson Technical Director - Obert Matshili Systems - Theuns Jonck Technical Support 060 544 6204 Sales and Marketing Executive - Sue-Marie Swart TCSJOHNHUXLEY Sales and Compliance Administrator - Hayley Nel Managing Director - Nicci Smith TCSJOHNHUXLEY Financial Director – Christiaan Els Els Managing Director – Christiaan Head of Operations – Phil Hockaday Head of Operations – Phil Hockaday Business Development Manager - Mark Howell Business Development Manager - Werner Coetzee Compliance Officer – Tanya van Zyl Technical Manager – Warren Jones Technical Manager – Warren Jones Sales and Marketing – Liza Wagner Sales and Marketing – Liza Wagner

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mike@omegagroup.co.za kirsten@smpl.co.za stephany@omegagroup.co.za nick@smpl.co.za obert@omegagroup.co.za theuns@smpl.co.za support@smpl.co.za suemarie@omegagroup.co.za

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List of S.A. Gaming Legislators & Associations PROVINCE

CONTACT

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NATIONAL GAMBLING BOARD LOTTERIES BOARD EASTERN CAPE

Ms Caroline Kongwa (Accounting Authority) Ms Charlotte Mampane (CEO) Adv. Ncumisa Mayosi (Chairperson) Mr. Mabutho Zwane (CEO) Mr Oompy Goeieman (Acting CEO) Mr Dali Mjila (Chairperson) Mr Primo Abrahams (CEO) Ms. Althea Lapoorta (Chairperson) Mr Tiego Kgomo (Chairperson) Mr. Nathan Oliphant (CEO) Mr Bheki Mlambo (CEO) Mr. Mdoda Eric Mbhele (Chairperson) Mr. Elijah Tijane (Chairperson) Mr Gregory Makoko (CEO) Mr Mxolisi Zwane (Chairperson) Mr Steven Ngubeni (Chief Executive Officer) Ms Sibusisiwe Ngubane (Chairperson) Ms Portia Baloyi (CEO) Mr Dhilosen Pillay (CEO) Mr Dhilosen Pillay (Chairperson) Adv. Themba Ngobese CEO

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011 581 4800 011 581 4800 033 345 2714 033 345 2714 051 404 0300 051 405 5483 011 011 9032

www.ncgb.co.za www.wcgrb.co.za www.nwgb.co.za www.mer.org.za www.lgb.org.za 015 295 3566 www.ggb.org.za www.ggb.org.za www.kzngbb.co.za www.fsgb.co.za www.casasa.org.za

(OUTSIDE SOUTH AFRICA DIAL 0927 – PLUS AREA CODE WITHOUT 0)

African Gaming Regulators & Associations

Botswana Gambling Authority www.gamblingauthority.co.bw

Ghana Gaming Commission www.gamingcommissiongh.com GRAF Gaming Regulators Africa Forum www.gamingregulatorsafricaforum.com

Kenya Betting Control & Licensing Board www.presidency.go.ke/index.php/betting-controland-licensing-board

Uganda Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board www.lgrb.go.ug

Malawi Gaming Board www.gamingboard.org.mw Tanzania Gaming Board www.gbt.go.tz

WESTERN CAPE

EASTERN CAPE

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FREE STATE

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(011) 514 5100

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(011) 571 7500

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+27 86 649 4210

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+27 83 255 7545

0862243463

(011) 315 2711

(011) 315 2722

COMPANY

TELEPHONE

Bergmann Automaten GmbH Biddcom Software

(National Licence)

Bingo Vision (Pty) Ltd Casino Specialised Services (Pty) Ltd

(National Licence)

Coin Security Cotswold Micro Systems Ltd

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Custom Gaming Solutions

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0860 664443

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087 701 0470

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(011) 708 2542

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(012) 663 2273

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GVV

(National Licence)

011 823 6278

0865 002 611

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IGT - Africa

(National Licence)

(011) 317 1000

(011) 317 1017

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Money Autotech (Pty) Ltd

(011) 466 2821

(011) 466 2822

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MP Gaming

076 991 8013

086 563 4775

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Novomatic Africa (Pty) Ltd

(National Licence)

(011) 847 9700

(011) 315 1579

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Omega Gaming (Pty) Ltd

(National Licence)

(011) 745 0777

(011) 466 1038

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+1 702 384 2425

+1 702 384 1965

Paul-Son Gaming Supplies Inc

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Playmeter Leisure Services (Pty) Ltd

(National Licence)

083 448 4444

(011) 728 0231

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Route Gaming Solutions (Pty) Ltd

(National Licence)

(011) 787 7744

(011) 781 8649

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(011) 887 6035

(011) 887 5641

(011) 315 7910

(011) 315 7912

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SA Gaming TCS John Huxley

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Tsoaranang Holdings UmAfrika Technologies (Pty) Ltd

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(011) 997 4200

(011) 608 0030

Viscount Portfolio (Pty) Ltd Viva Bingo

(011) 314 1720

(011) 314 1811

Vukani Gaming Corporation (Pty) Ltd

(011) 268 6420

(011) 268 6434

(011) 542 2760

(011) 314 6969

WMS Gaming Africa

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